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Hand-slippage
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 10:45 pm
by theflyingkorean
My bottom hand slips about 3 in on every vault while the top stays just fine. Does anyome have any stregnthing tips/ secrets/ ideas on how to keep my hand from slipping? I know that there is the double sided sticky tape and the spray for current tape, but I haven't gotten the time or $$$ as a HS vaulter to get any. Let me know if you've got some tips please
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 10:48 pm
by swtvault
Dont let go!
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 10:53 pm
by mcminkz05
lift some weights focusing on ur forearm and wrists
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2003 12:41 am
by theflyingkorean
thanks
spray
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2003 4:27 am
by jmayesvaultmom
The spray grip stuff at a sporting goods place is only about $2-$3..
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2003 11:42 pm
by Robert schmitt
My guess is that you are not pressing the pole up with your hands. Instead you may be jamming that bottom arm wich puts a ton of pressure and shear force on your hands. I don't use any tape on the bottom and it's no problem, infact I cann't say I notice ony pressure on my bottom arm, in fact I barley grip the pole w/ my bottom hand, it's all about pressing the pole up above your head. Or, your not jumping at your take off, and getting ripped off the ground. The sticky stuff may sound like a great quick fix. But, I would look at fixing the problem in tech. because you are going to have to address that sooner than latter.
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2003 1:04 am
by theflyingkorean
Great advice, thanks! My coach just spotted it yesterday. I think I may be levering it too much.